Joe Galat

Joe Galat (born April 22, 1939 in Painesville, Ohio) is a former American football player, coach, general manager, broadcaster, and youth executive.

Galat also worked as a national color commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Canada.

[4] After graduation in 1962 Galat's football apprenticing would continue under the legendary coaching trio of Bo Schembechler, Carmen Cozza, and John McVay.

[6] In the hockey crazed province of Quebec, Galat hired the first French Canadian coach in CFL history, Jacques Dussault.

[7] Galat and Dussault initiated clinics to teach and motivate people to play the game of football in the province of Quebec.

[12] New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss is also giving back to the game as a spokesperson for AYF.

The results of independent research proved that FieldTurf was a safer and more durable surface than a good natural grass field.

[14] In addition to his Presidential duties with American Youth Football, Joe Galat currently holds the title of Vice-President of Sales at FieldTurf Tarkett.